Alishan

Packaging in English and Taiwanese  

Alishan is a high mountain tea that is from Taiwan. It benefits from growing in a high elevation range (1000 meters+) and in cloud cover and mist. This makes the growing season longer as well. The leaves are much larger and stronger which helps with the complex processing they will go through. They also contain a larger amount of oils, lending to more floral attributes. This one, that was repackaged from Harney, was wonderful. Its odor was exactly that of Champagne mangoes. Though this tea is said to be floral, I considered it to be more fruity and sweet. Its fabulous flavor had absolutely no tannins, or astringency, though was weaker than the aroma. It is most flavorful with the second and third steeps, and the aroma is great throughout. 4 minutes worked the best.

First steep leaves unfurl slightly

Dried leaves rolled up.

Third steep leaves open fully